Sam Curran pushed the cameraman away close to the boundary line during England’s fielding within the World Cup recreation in opposition to Afghanistan
Afghanistan made a formidable begin to their third match within the 2023 World Cup in opposition to England on Sunday, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran forming a formidable 100+ run partnership. Gurbaz was the driving drive behind the 114-run opening stand, displaying explosive batting in opposition to the English bowlers. He notably took on Sam Curran within the ninth over, smashing the English all-rounder for 2 fours and a six, as Curran conceded 20 runs in that over.
However, an uncommon incident occurred within the subsequent over whereas Curran was fielding close to the boundary. Frustration seemingly acquired the higher of Curran, as he forcefully shoved a cameraman who had approached for a close-up shot. It appeared that Curran additionally gestured for the cameraman to steer clear of the taking part in subject. Although the commentators did not deal with Curran’s actions, followers took discover and expressed their disappointment on social media.
Very Very Bad conduct from Sam Curran
Shame on you This conduct not fits to
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Asmar Hassan (@AsmarHassan20) October 15, 2023
Curran had beforehand participated in each of England’s matches within the World Cup earlier than the Afghanistan recreation, claiming a wicket in every match in opposition to New Zealand and Bangladesh. England aimed to construct on the momentum gained from their convincing victory over Shakib Al Hasan’s aspect earlier within the week, following their disappointing nine-wicket loss to New Zealand within the World Cup’s opening match in Ahmedabad on October 5.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan was nonetheless searching for their first win of the marketing campaign. They had began the event with a one-sided loss to Bangladesh in Dharamsala and put up a robust batting effort of their second match in opposition to hosts India, scoring 272/8. However, they could not comprise the superior Indian batting lineup, conceding the goal with precisely 15 overs to spare.
